Munich Airport - Revision history

David: /* Terminal 2: Visitors Terrace - Skywalk */

2024-08-27T04:32:17Z

Terminal 2: Visitors Terrace - Skywalk

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:32, 27 August 2024
Line 26:		Line 26:

	===Terminal 2: Visitors Terrace - Skywalk===		===Terminal 2: Visitors Terrace - Skywalk===
	~~Take the Skywalk~~ from Level 05 in the public area of Terminal 2.~~<br>~~		The [https://www.munich-airport.com/observation-deck-262087 Observation Deck] and be reached from Level 05 in the public area of Terminal 2.
	Views are onto Terminal 2 apron, the aircraft handling area and the runways.~~<br>~~
	However, all views from this area are through glass, so it is questionable if it is good for photography.~~<br>~~		Views are onto Terminal 2 apron, the aircraft handling area and the runways.
	Opening times: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ~~<br>~~
	~~Admission price: €2 (automated turnstiles only; bring exact cash)~~		However, all views from this area are through glass, so it is questionable if it is good for photography.

			Opening times: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., may vary due to weather

	===Visitors Hill / Visitors Park===		===Visitors Hill / Visitors Park===

David: /* Visitors Hill / Visitors Park */

2024-08-27T04:27:59Z

Visitors Hill / Visitors Park

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:27, 27 August 2024
Line 35:		Line 35:
	[[Image:Ltu in muc.jpg\|thumb\|The Viewing Hill in the background.]]		[[Image:Ltu in muc.jpg\|thumb\|The Viewing Hill in the background.]]
	The observation platform atop the 28-metre [https://www.munich-airport.com/visitors-park-262040 Visitors Hill] provides views of Terminal 1-apron and activities on both runways.		The observation platform atop the 28-metre [https://www.munich-airport.com/visitors-park-262040 Visitors Hill] provides views of Terminal 1-apron and activities on both runways.
	However, action at Terimal 2 is can not be seen, as the terminal buildings block views. It is either 172 steps to the top or a graded footpath circling the hill.~~<br>~~		However, action at Terimal 2 is can not be seen, as the terminal buildings block views. It is either 172 steps to the top or a graded footpath circling the hill.
	Be aware, that there is no real shelter from the elements on the hill.~~<br>~~
	~~<br>~~		Be aware, that there is no real shelter from the elements on the hill, and the restrooms are located before the turnstiles, so if you need to use them you’ll need to exit and pay again to re-enter the hill.
	~~To reach this~~ location ~~from~~ the ~~Terminals, take~~ S-Bahn ~~for one station only~~.~~<br>~~
	Opening times: 24h~~<br>~~		This location can be reached by taking the S-Bahn to Besucherpark, and follow the signs to walk approximately 800m. There is also a paid parking lot at this location.
	Admission: €1 (bring coins); ~~combined ticket with Info Center / Exhibition / Aircraft visit available~~.
			Opening times: 24h

			Admission: €1 (bring coins); no charge for the adjacent exhibition and airplane-themed playground.

	===Spotters hills along the runways===		===Spotters hills along the runways===

David: /* Visitors Hill / Visitors Park */

2024-08-09T03:07:37Z

Visitors Hill / Visitors Park

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:07, 9 August 2024
Line 34:		Line 34:
	===Visitors Hill / Visitors Park===		===Visitors Hill / Visitors Park===
	[[Image:Ltu in muc.jpg\|thumb\|The Viewing Hill in the background.]]		[[Image:Ltu in muc.jpg\|thumb\|The Viewing Hill in the background.]]
	The observation platform atop the 28-metre ~~Viewing~~ Hill provides views of Terminal 1-apron and activities on both runways.		The observation platform atop the 28-metre [https://www.munich-airport.com/visitors-park-262040 Visitors Hill] provides views of Terminal 1-apron and activities on both runways.
	However, action at Terimal 2 is can not be seen, as the terminal buildings block views. It is either 172 steps to the top or a graded footpath circling the hill.<br>		However, action at Terimal 2 is can not be seen, as the terminal buildings block views. It is either 172 steps to the top or a graded footpath circling the hill.<br>
	Be aware, that there is no real shelter from the elements on the hill.<br>		Be aware, that there is no real shelter from the elements on the hill.<br>

Spottercgn2: /* External Links */

2016-04-16T17:34:57Z

External Links

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:34, 16 April 2016
Line 65:		Line 65:
	*[http://www.afm-news.de/ www.afm-newx.de - Homepage of the Aviation Friends Munich e. V.]		*[http://www.afm-news.de/ www.afm-newx.de - Homepage of the Aviation Friends Munich e. V.]
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_airport MUC on Wikipedia]		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_airport MUC on Wikipedia]
			*[https://spotterlead.net/EDDM/live www.spotterlead.net/MUC] spotterfriendly timetables Munich MUC

David at 23:49, 27 March 2014

2014-03-27T23:49:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:49, 27 March 2014
Line 52:		Line 52:

	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==
	None. The area is pretty safe and as long as you do not park illegally, ~~Police tends~~ to be friendly.		None. The area is pretty safe and as long as you do not park illegally, police tend to be friendly.

	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==
	MUC handled about 34 million passengers in 2007, so it is among the ~~more busy~~ airports in Europe. Although longhaul traffic is growing at MUC, the vast ~~mojority~~ of passengers are transported in aircraft the size of Boeing B737 / Airbus A320 and smaller.<br>		MUC handled about 34 million passengers in 2007, so it is among the busier airports in Europe. Although longhaul traffic is growing at MUC, the vast majority of passengers are transported in aircraft the size of Boeing B737 / Airbus A320 and smaller.<br>
	Lufthansa, together with its affiliates and ~~StarAlliance~~ partners, dominates traffic at MUC; they are the exclusive users of Terminal 2.<br>		Lufthansa, together with its affiliates and Star Alliance partners, dominates traffic at MUC; they are the exclusive users of Terminal 2.<br>
	Details of other airlines (all using Terminal 1) can be found on wikipedia (see link below).		Details of other airlines (all using Terminal 1) can be found on wikipedia (see link below).

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==
	Details can be found on ~~wikipedia~~ (see link below).		Details can be found on Wikipedia (see link below).

	==External Links==		==External Links==
	*[http://www.afm-news.de/ www.afm-newx.de - Homepage of the Aviation Friends Munich e. V.]		*[http://www.afm-news.de/ www.afm-newx.de - Homepage of the Aviation Friends Munich e. V.]
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_airport MUC on ~~wikipedia~~]		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_airport MUC on Wikipedia]

David at 02:07, 10 March 2014

2014-03-10T02:07:57Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:07, 10 March 2014
Line 17:		Line 17:
	atcdeparture=123.90 (North)<br />127.95 (South)\|		atcdeparture=123.90 (North)<br />127.95 (South)\|
	atcatis=123.12\|		atcatis=123.12\|
	atcunicom=}}		atcunicom=\|
			psh=http://www.plane-spotting-hotels.com/index.php/plane-spotting-munich/}}

	The Munich Airport is located 28.5 kilometers north-east of the center of Munich,		The Munich Airport is located 28.5 kilometers north-east of the center of Munich,

Zlato at 20:41, 25 November 2012

2012-11-25T20:41:48Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:41, 25 November 2012
Line 44:		Line 44:
	Alongside each of the two runways there is a dedicated spotters hill complete with car park (no charges for car parking or access to the hill). These locations are too far away from the terminal in order to reach them on foot. Car or bike are recommended.		Alongside each of the two runways there is a dedicated spotters hill complete with car park (no charges for car parking or access to the hill). These locations are too far away from the terminal in order to reach them on foot. Car or bike are recommended.
	The one to the south at 48.340930, 11.795520 gives also (rather distant) views of Terminal 2 area and the sun will be behind you for action on runway 08R/26L. Be prepared for intersection departures of smaller aircraft on runway 26L.		The one to the south at 48.340930, 11.795520 gives also (rather distant) views of Terminal 2 area and the sun will be behind you for action on runway 08R/26L. Be prepared for intersection departures of smaller aircraft on runway 26L.

			* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1129630/a340-313x-d-aifc-lufthansa-dlh-lh-mnichov-muc-eddm/ sample photo] from the southern hill

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==
	Foot paths along the extensive street-system within the airport ~~provides~~ options for shooting aircraft on taxiways. However, at most times, aircraft will be positioned higher than the photographer. As usual, fences can obstruct views.		Foot paths along the extensive street-system within the airport provide options for shooting aircraft on taxiways. However, at most times, aircraft will be positioned higher than the photographer. As usual, fences can obstruct views.

	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==

David-bot: moved Munich Airport (MUC/EDDM) to Munich Airport: Bot: Moved page

2010-10-09T01:20:21Z

moved Munich Airport (MUC/EDDM) to Munich Airport: Bot: Moved page

← Older revision	Revision as of 01:20, 9 October 2010
(No difference)

Aleks B. at 20:36, 23 August 2008

2008-08-23T20:36:36Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:36, 23 August 2008
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{categorybox\|Europe\|Germany}}		{{categorybox\|Europe\|Germany}}

			{{redbox\|''Please note that the use of airband scanners in Germany is illegal.''}}

	{{infobox\|fullname=Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport\|		{{infobox\|fullname=Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport\|
Line 17:		Line 19:
	atcunicom=}}		atcunicom=}}

	~~<!-- Introductory paragraph goes here -->~~		The Munich Airport is located 28.5 kilometers north-east of the center of Munich,
			the Bavarian Capital, at 448 meters above sea level (NN).

	~~===Location===~~
	28.5 kilometers north-east of the center of Munich,
	the Bavarian Capital, at 448 meters above sea level (NN)


	==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==

	===Terminal 2: ~~Visitor's terrace~~ - Skywalk===		===Terminal 2: Visitors Terrace - Skywalk===
	Take the Skywalk from Level 05 in the public area of Terminal 2.<br>		Take the Skywalk from Level 05 in the public area of Terminal 2.<br>
	Views are onto Terminal 2 apron, the aircraft handling area and the runways.<br>		Views are onto Terminal 2 apron, the aircraft handling area and the runways.<br>
Line 34:		Line 31:
	Admission price: €2 (automated turnstiles only; bring exact cash)		Admission price: €2 (automated turnstiles only; bring exact cash)

	===Visitors' Hill / Visitors' Park===		===Visitors Hill / Visitors Park===
			[[Image:Ltu in muc.jpg\|thumb\|The Viewing Hill in the background.]]
	The observation platform atop the 28-metre Viewing Hill provides views of Terminal 1-apron and activities on both runways.		The observation platform atop the 28-metre Viewing Hill provides views of Terminal 1-apron and activities on both runways.
	However, action at Terimal 2 is can not be seen, as the terminal buildings block views. It is either 172 steps to the top or a graded footpath circling the hill.<br>		However, action at Terimal 2 is can not be seen, as the terminal buildings block views. It is either 172 steps to the top or a graded footpath circling the hill.<br>
Line 51:		Line 49:

	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==
	~~none~~. The area is pretty safe and as long as you do not park illegally, Police tends to be friendly.		None. The area is pretty safe and as long as you do not park illegally, Police tends to be friendly.

	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==
	MUC handled about 34 million passengers in 2007, so it is among the more busy airports in Europe. Although longhaul traffic is growing at MUC, the vast mojority of passengers are transported in aircraft the size of Boeing B737 / Airbus A320 and smaller.<br>		MUC handled about 34 million passengers in 2007, so it is among the more busy airports in Europe. Although longhaul traffic is growing at MUC, the vast mojority of passengers are transported in aircraft the size of Boeing B737 / Airbus A320 and smaller.<br>
	Lufthansa, together with its affiliates and StarAlliance partners, dominates traffic at MUC; they are the exclusive users of Terminal 2.<br>		Lufthansa, together with its affiliates and StarAlliance partners, dominates traffic at MUC; they are the exclusive users of Terminal 2.<br>
	Details of other airlines (all using Terminal 1) can be found on wikipedia (see link below)		Details of other airlines (all using Terminal 1) can be found on wikipedia (see link below).

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==
	Details can be found on wikipedia (see link below)		Details can be found on wikipedia (see link below).

	==Links==		==External Links==
	~~MUC on wikipedia~~: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_airport		*[http://www.afm-news.de/ www.afm-newx.de - Homepage of the Aviation Friends Munich e. V.]
			*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_airport MUC on wikipedia]

Archie02: added: Spotters hills along the runways; Traffic; link to wikipedia

2008-08-20T07:57:11Z

added: Spotters hills along the runways; Traffic; link to wikipedia

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:57, 20 August 2008
Line 36:		Line 36:
	===Visitors' Hill / Visitors' Park===		===Visitors' Hill / Visitors' Park===
	The observation platform atop the 28-metre Viewing Hill provides views of Terminal 1-apron and activities on both runways.		The observation platform atop the 28-metre Viewing Hill provides views of Terminal 1-apron and activities on both runways.
	However, action at Terimal 2 is can not be seen, as the terminal buildings block views.~~<br>~~		However, action at Terimal 2 is can not be seen, as the terminal buildings block views. It is either 172 steps to the top or a graded footpath circling the hill.<br>
	It is either 172 steps to the top or a graded footpath circling the hill.<br>
	Be aware, that there is no real shelter from the elements on the hill.<br>		Be aware, that there is no real shelter from the elements on the hill.<br>
	<br>		<br>
Line 43:		Line 42:
	Opening times: 24h<br>		Opening times: 24h<br>
	Admission: €1 (bring coins); combined ticket with Info Center / Exhibition / Aircraft visit available.		Admission: €1 (bring coins); combined ticket with Info Center / Exhibition / Aircraft visit available.

			===Spotters hills along the runways===
			Alongside each of the two runways there is a dedicated spotters hill complete with car park (no charges for car parking or access to the hill). These locations are too far away from the terminal in order to reach them on foot. Car or bike are recommended.
			The one to the south at 48.340930, 11.795520 gives also (rather distant) views of Terminal 2 area and the sun will be behind you for action on runway 08R/26L. Be prepared for intersection departures of smaller aircraft on runway 26L.

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==
			Foot paths along the extensive street-system within the airport provides options for shooting aircraft on taxiways. However, at most times, aircraft will be positioned higher than the photographer. As usual, fences can obstruct views.
	~~===Location===~~

	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==
			none. The area is pretty safe and as long as you do not park illegally, Police tends to be friendly.
	~~===Location===~~

	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==
			MUC handled about 34 million passengers in 2007, so it is among the more busy airports in Europe. Although longhaul traffic is growing at MUC, the vast mojority of passengers are transported in aircraft the size of Boeing B737 / Airbus A320 and smaller.<br>
			Lufthansa, together with its affiliates and StarAlliance partners, dominates traffic at MUC; they are the exclusive users of Terminal 2.<br>
			Details of other airlines (all using Terminal 1) can be found on wikipedia (see link below)
			==Facilities and Transportation==
			Details can be found on wikipedia (see link below)

	==~~Facilities and Transportation~~==		==Links==
			MUC on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_airport